What materials is the Best Wine Key made from?

The body and corkscrew are crafted from stainless steel in three finishes: brushed (Big Red), PVD-coated (Noir), and polished (Tortoise). The Big Red and Noir handles feature dimpled PPE scales, while the Tortoise handle is made from cellulose acetate.

How is this different from a standard corkscrew?

The Best Wine Key is engineered for a smoother, more enjoyable uncorking experience. It combines a sharp worm, a ratcheting lever, and a folding serrated foil cutter in one streamlined design — balancing precision, function, and aesthetics.

Is it good for older, brittle corks or synthetic corks?

Yes! The ratcheting mechanism pulls the cork straight up and out, reducing the risk of brittle corks breaking — a common issue with standard wine keys. The sharp worm is designed to handle both natural and synthetic corks with ease.

How do I use the Best Wine Key?

You can watch our step-by-step how-to video (linked on the product page).

Is there a foil knife?

Yes. A serrated foil cutter folds neatly into the handle for convenience.

Does the Best Wine Key make wine taste better?

The jury's still out, but opening a bottle with it certainly feels better.

When will my order ship?

Domestic orders typically ship within 3–5 business days (excluding holidays), unless otherwise noted on a product page. Once packed and ready for pickup, you'll receive a confirmation email. Orders confirmed after 2 PM EST usually ship the following business day.

What is the return policy?

We offer free returns and exchanges on eligible domestic orders within 30 days of delivery.

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Best Wine Key

Name: Why Is It the Best?
Description: Why Is It the Best?

Pairs best with wine.

$ 98

Open every bottle with ease and confidence using a tool designed for daily use and lasting enjoyment.

Effortless, controlled cork removal
Durable construction for long-term use
Refined, display-worthy design

Designed in collaboration with sommelier André Hueston Mack, the Best Wine Key is more than a hunk of articulated steel with a boastful name. It’s the final answer to a longstanding question: how do I get this wine out of this bottle? There have been attempts to answer this query, and while there remain some adequate methods for addressing the issue, we really think we knocked it out of the park here.

The Best Wine Key boasts a substantial presence in the user’s hand, a tactile reminder of its oenological authority. Its foil knife is precisely angled to keep the serrated blade on task as it makes its rounds, and the ratcheted swingarm mechanism transforms the once tedious chore of cork extraction into a smooth, satisfying ritual. Even with near infinite combinations of bottles, caps, corks, and casks to explore, nothing pairs with all of them better than The Best.

The Best Wine Key is available in Big Red, Noir, and Tortoise editions, with an Orange edition also available in limited quantities.

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Designed in collaboration with sommelier André Hueston Mack

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Ratcheting swingarm mechanism

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Precisely angled serrated foil knife

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Built-in crown cap bottle opener

Why Is It the Best?

Behind the design

Fig. 01Built-in Crown Cap Opener

Fig. 02Design Drawing: Open State

Fig. 03Detail: Serrated Foil Knife

Why craighill?

Everything we make starts its life in our Brooklyn Studio. Each object begins with a problem that we tackle with curiosity and solve through relentless exploration.

Designed to last and built from enduring materials, our products feel timeless from the very first moment you meet them. We make everyday objects and tools that live with you and grow more meaningful with time.

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Reviewed by Lloyd M.

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Rated 4 out of 5

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Great Tool Overall

Bought this for my wife who works in the wine industry. She loves it and gets lots of compliments on it.

Love the ladder action and thoughtful design. We have two notes on it - first of you don’t get the worm perfectly centered the cork there is a tendency for the lever to dig into and even chip the top lip of the bottle, the worm is perfectly straight and centered this doesn’t happen, second we got the tortoise shell version and the handles don’t justify the additional price the fit. They feel a little cheaper than they should.

All that being said I would purchase the red version any day of the week!

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Reviewed by JASON B.

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Rated 5 out of 5

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Great wine key!

I purchased this wine key as a gift for my partner who sometimes struggles with the lever action on a typical waiter's key. In addition to the ease of use, it is absolutely stunning and very practical. As with most products from Craighill, I feel like a ton of thought went into this product design (thanks to André Mack), and while a bit pricey, I feel it is worth the piece of mind in quality.

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Reviewed by Bryan R.

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The BEST Key

'Tis the best key I have ever had the privilege to use! Will be my daily key and I plan to gift well into the future. Buy with confidence...excellent design and beautiful aesthetic.

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Reviewed by Trina R.

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Best wine key

Form and function! Makes opening a bottle a breeze. I’ll never use another wine key!

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Reviewed by les l.

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Rated 5 out of 5

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the right tool for the job

great design.

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